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Sibyl Delores Lowell

Sibyl Delores Lowell

Jul 27, 2012

Sibyl Delores Lowell, 59, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at Palm Terrace in St. Petersburg. She was born February 23, 1953 in Crestview, FL, Sibyl was a preceded in death by her parents Hollis & Lillie Mae Lawson and sister; Bobbie Kersey. She is survivored by her brother; O.L. Lawson & wife Lorraine, Trenton, NJ. Nephew; Neil & Tina...

Diana Cheryl Fickner Owen

Diana Cheryl Fickner Owen

Jul 27, 2012

Diana Cheryl Owen, age 65, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 in Sebring. Born June 24, 1947 in Wauchula, Mrs. Owen was the daughter of the later Walter Eugene and Marjorie (Tucker) Fickner. Mrs. Owen was a homemaker. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Harold Owen. Mrs. Owen is survived by two sons; Brad Owen of Lakeland, Michael...

Patricia "Pat" Troup

Patricia "Pat" Troup

Jul 23, 2012

Lakeland - Patricia "Pat" Troup, 71, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, July 23, 2012 from liver failure. She was born March 4, 1941 in Lawrenceburg, TN, to Grady and Bertha Whitaker. She moved to Bartow in 1960 from Ohio and lived there for many years and later moved to Lakeland. She worked in...

Chad L. Nottingham

Chad L. Nottingham

Jul 22, 2012

Chad Nottingham 15 of Bartow passed away July 22, 2012 at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg from Respiratory Failure. Born in Pembroke Pines, FL on Feb. 27, 1997 he moved to Bartow ten years ago from there. Chad attended the Jean O'Dell Learning Center in Bartow. A loving son he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his...

John A. Smith

John A. Smith

Jul 21, 2012

John A.Smith, 74, a Native of Bartow passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 from cancer. John was born in Bartow on July 27, 1937 and lived all his life in Alturas, except for a brief 8 years in Welaka, FL on the St. John's River. John worked in the Citrus Industry. He was a pilot and loved to fish. He...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jul 19, 2012

Daniel "Jerry" Smith, 69, of Saint Petersburg, FL, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Bartow, FL. He served in the Navy. He was a Handyman. He is survived by his Sister; Dorothy Long of Bartow and Brother;Jacky Smith of Orlando. Graveside service will be at Silver Hill Cemetery at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 23, 2012, Rev. Terry L. Coe officiating....

Barbara Sue Holmes

Barbara Sue Holmes

Jul 18, 2012

Barbara Sue Holmes 72 of Bartow passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from cancer at her residence. A native of Savannah, TN she moved to the Bartow area in 1955 from Savannah. Barbara was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion, Women of the Moose Lodge all in Bartow and...

Milton W. "Buster" Bryan

Milton W. "Buster" Bryan

Jul 16, 2012

Milton W. "Buster" Bryan, Jr., age 85, passed away from heart failure on July 16, 2012 at his home in Bartow. Born July 29, 1926 in Tampa, he was the son of the late Milton Whitfield and Pansy (Tyner) Bryan. Mr. Bryan has been a Bartow resident since 1964. He was a dairy farmer and cattle rancher. He also owned...

Frank Blackburn

Frank Blackburn

Jul 15, 2012

Frank Blackburn, age 76, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 from respiratory failure at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Mr. Blackburn was an U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #3 in Bartow. Mr. Blackburn is survived by his wife Betty Blackburn of Bartow, daughter Brenda Blackburn, stepson Bobby Brewer and wife Peggy, brother John Blackburn,...

Robert Eugene Pressnell

Robert Eugene Pressnell

Jul 9, 2012

Mr. Robert "Bob" Eugene Pressnell, 77, of Haines City, formerly of Findley, OH, lost his battle with cancer July 9, 2012. He was a loving husband of 31 years to Faye Pressnell of Haines City and a wonderful father of eight children, daughters; Robin Arndt, Cindy Wackey, and Melissa Cross, sons; Ricky Pressnell, Robert Pressnell, Michael Pressnell, Ryan Pressnell, and...

Velma Cannon Lanier

Velma Cannon Lanier

Jul 9, 2012

Velma Cannon Lanier, 84 a Native of Fort Meade, FL passed away srrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 9, 2012. Velma was born December 29, 1927 in Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Marvin Lanier, daughter; Rita Kay Lanier, two sisters; Walton Brewer & Doris Hendrick and four brothers; John, Matthew,...

Roy C. Ray

Roy C. Ray

Jul 8, 2012

Roy C. Ray, 58, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at his residence in Highland City of heart failure. Born June 14, 1954 in Fort Bragg, NC, he has been a resident of Highland City for over 36 yrs, moving from Bartow. He was a heavy equipment operator in the phosphate industry for many years. Mr. Ray is survived by...

Raymond M. Smith

Raymond M. Smith

Jul 8, 2012

Raymond M. Smith, 91 of Fort Meade, Florida died on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Mr. Smith was born March 24, 1921 in Ben Wheeler, TX. He served in Army Air Corp as a gunner in World War II. He was a Float Plant Operator for Mobil Chemical. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. He was preceded in...

Vera Mae Pitts

Vera Mae Pitts

Jul 6, 2012

Vera Mae Pitts, age 81, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Kindred Hospital, Tampa of respiratory failure. Born July 24, 1930 in Meigs, GA, Mrs. Pitts has been a resident of the Bartow area since 1965, moving from Georgia. Mrs. Pitts was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin Pitts. She is survived by two sons: Roy Edwards &...

Henry Birge

Henry Birge

Jul 5, 2012

Henry Birge, age 95, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence in Bushnell, FL of natural causes. Born November 9, 1916 in Bartow, Mr. Birge was a longtime resident of Bushnell. He is preceded in death by his wife: Edna Birge. He was survived by a daughter: Rita Adams of Dawsonville, GA; a brother: Eugene Birge of Okeechobee,...

Doug Richardson

Doug Richardson

Jul 4, 2012

James Douglas "Doug" Richardson, age 53, passed away from heart failure on July 4, 2012 at his home in Mulberry. Mr. Richardson was born on March 13, 1959. He graduated from Bartow High School in 1977 and was employed by K.T. Pharmacy while he was in school. He was an Air Force Veteran. He then worked as a Sales Representative...

Lois Lucia Lott Losh

Lois Lucia Lott Losh

Jul 4, 2012

Lois Lucia Lott Losh, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Born on May 25, 1925 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert Alfred and Marie (Glasscock) Owens. At an early age Lois was adopted by the late Kenneth O’Neal and Bertha Lott. Mrs. Losh was a loving mother, homemaker and a longtime member...

Susie Edna Adcock

Susie Edna Adcock

Jul 2, 2012

Susie Edna Adcock, age 96, passed away from natural causes Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Rohr Home in Bartow. Born February 3, 1916 in Bartow, Mrs. Adcock was the daughter of the late James Walter and Sarah Elizabeth Graves. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bartow First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many...

James A. Harrison

James A. Harrison

Jun 29, 2012

James A. Harrison, Sr, 86, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at Winter Haven Hospital of respiratory failure. Born November 3, 1925 in Lowery, AL, Mr. Harrison was a longtime resident of the Lake Buffum & Bartow area. He was a supervisor for U.S. Steel Phosphate Co. for many years. He attended the Bartow First Assembly of God. He served...

Venise "Elaine" Clark

Venise "Elaine" Clark

Jun 26, 2012

Venise "Elaine" Clark of Fort Meade, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, 26 June 2012. Until her health declined in the past months, she was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Ft Meade. Elaine was born in Bowling Green FL. She was preceded in death by her Paternal GrandParents - Hathan and Lommie Clark of...

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